Promoting choice, control and independence
for disabled people in Sheffield
The Centre for Independent Living
We are a membership and user led organisation, run and controlled by disabled people. We promote independent living for disabled people in Sheffield. By independent living we mean that disabled people have the same freedom and rights to exercise choice and control over their own lives as any other person.
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Free Fitness Day Pass for Disability Sheffield Users
Working in partnership with Sheffield International Venues ( SIV ), we are providing FREE fitness passes for our users so that we can improve the fitness experience for disabled people across the city. We need your help to do this! Simply visit “Free Day Pass”, to get your pass and use it! You’ll be asked to provide some feedback through your email to let SIV know about your experience.
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BBC Red Button Teletext saved from switch off
The BBC Red Button Teletext Service has been saved from switch off after the NFBUK and British Deaf Association handed in a petition to the Director General of the BBC.
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T-shirts On Sale To Help PIP Recording Appeal
If you want to really show your support for DPAC Sheffield and their campaign to ensure Personal Independence Payments interviews are recorded you can now get it on your chest. The local branch of Disabled People Against Cuts has now had t-shirts printed bearing the slogan ‘Put PIP assessments on the record’ which you can buy for £10, or £13 if you need it posted. Money raised will go towards their crowdfunder to buy equipment which can be lent out to disabled people applying for the benefit
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Inclusive Cycling Session 10am - 2pm
Sheffield Cycling 4 All breaks down the barriers to cycling, we have a bike for everyone! We run from Hillsborough Park tennis courts. Each sessions...
MORE DETAILSEmergency First Aid in the Workplace - 9.30am - 4.30pm
Disability Sheffield are running a number of FREE courses for Individual Employers and Personal Assistants in partnership with Skills for Care and Sheffield City...
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Community Safety Lifewise Centre - 2 Sessions
The Lifewise Centre are holding two open sessions for community groups, social groups or individuals who work or support adults (18+) with special educational needs...
MORE DETAILSSheffield Patient Participation Group Network: 6pm - 8pm
Taking place at The Cricle, 33 Rockingham Lane, Sheffield, S1 4FW, this event gives attendees the chance to meet with PPG members from across...
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NCVO launch research in to diversity and volunteering
The National Council for Voluntary Organisations have announced research plans for 2020 looking in to what diversity means to volunteer-involving organisations; while also exploring their aims, priorities and experiences in this area.
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#SpeakUp grant applications are now open
#SpeakUp is back! Healthwatch have launched the third round of their small grants programme, designed for community, voluntary, and not-for-profit groups to help their communities to speak up about their health and social care. Applications are open until 27th February 2020.
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Learning Disability England Annual Conference
The 2020 Learning Disability England conference takes place on 13th February 2020. This year the theme of the event is inclusion, with the conference title: ‘Including Everyone – What next?’
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